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Cost of Living & Prices:
Albania vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Albania vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.11 times less for grocery shopping in Albania than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.15 EUR (1.36 USD) in Albania and 4.95 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Albania.

1.15 EUR
4.95 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.05 EUR (2.42 USD) in Albania and 2.02 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in the United States.

2.05 EUR
2.02 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.57 EUR (12.48 USD) in Albania and 17.78 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Albania.

10.57 EUR
17.78 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.69 EUR (11.44 USD) in Albania and 15.25 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Albania.

9.69 EUR
15.25 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.81 EUR (8.04 USD) in Albania and 14.76 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Albania.

6.81 EUR
14.76 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.57 EUR (4.22 USD) in Albania and 13.55 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Albania.

3.57 EUR
13.55 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.14 EUR (1.34 USD) in Albania and 2.72 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Albania.

1.14 EUR
2.72 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.23 EUR (3.81 USD) for 12 eggs in Albania and 4.02 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Albania.

3.23 EUR
4.02 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.74 EUR (2.06 USD) in Albania and 3.33 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Albania.

1.74 EUR
3.33 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.17 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.95 EUR (1.13 USD) in Albania and 2.41 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Albania.

0.95 EUR
2.41 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.89 EUR (1.05 USD) in Albania and 3.62 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Albania.

0.89 EUR
3.62 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.69 EUR (10.26 USD) in Albania and 14.16 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Albania.

8.69 EUR
14.16 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.66 EUR (1.95 USD) in Albania and 1.06 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in the United States.

1.66 EUR
1.06 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.9 EUR (1.06 USD) in Albania and 3.3 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Albania.

0.90 EUR
3.30 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.49 EUR (1.76 USD) in Albania and 4.52 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67% lower in Albania.

1.49 EUR
4.52 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.93 EUR (1.1 USD) in Albania and 3.61 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Albania.

0.93 EUR
3.61 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.77 EUR (2.09 USD) in Albania and 6.96 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Albania.

1.77 EUR
6.96 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.61 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.46 EUR (1.72 USD) in Albania and 5.29 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Albania.

1.46 EUR
5.29 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.64 EUR (0.75 USD) in Albania and 2.12 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Albania.

0.64 EUR
2.12 EUR

Restaurant

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Albania vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.17 times less for meals in restaurants in Albania than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.6 EUR (1.88 USD) in Albania and 4.42 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Albania.

1.60 EUR
4.42 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.65 EUR (1.95 USD) in Albania and 2.37 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Albania.

1.65 EUR
2.37 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.04 EUR (2.41 USD) in Albania and 6.78 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Albania.

2.04 EUR
6.78 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.43 EUR (4.05 USD) in Albania and 8.47 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Albania.

3.43 EUR
8.47 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.14 EUR (8.43 USD) in Albania and 10.17 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Albania.

7.14 EUR
10.17 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 40.82 EUR (48.18 USD) in Albania and 84.72 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Albania.

40.82 EUR
84.72 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 7.14 EUR (8.43 USD) in Albania and 21.18 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Albania.

7.14 EUR
21.18 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.82 EUR (0.97 USD) in Albania and 1.86 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Albania.

0.82 EUR
1.86 EUR

Fuel

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Albania vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.1 times more for fuel in Albania than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.66 EUR (1.96 USD) in Albania and 0.8 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in the United States.

1.66 EUR
0.80 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.66 EUR (1.96 USD) in Albania and 0.78 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53% lower in the United States.

1.66 EUR
0.78 EUR

LPG 1L

0.54 EUR
-

Transportation

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Albania vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.09 times less for transportation in Albania than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.33 EUR (19.27 USD) in Albania and 109.28 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Albania.

16.33 EUR
109.28 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.41 EUR (0.48 USD) in Albania and 2.33 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Albania.

0.41 EUR
2.33 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 12 EUR (14.17 USD) in Albania and 25.42 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Albania.

12.00 EUR
25.42 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.06 EUR (3.61 USD) in Albania and 1.58 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in the United States.

3.06 EUR
1.58 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.06 EUR (3.61 USD) in Albania and 3.81 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Albania.

3.06 EUR
3.81 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Albania vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 7.55 EUR (8.91 USD) in Albania and 15.25 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Albania.

7.55 EUR
15.25 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 41.71 EUR (49.24 USD) in Albania and 83.24 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Albania.

41.71 EUR
83.24 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.8 EUR (24.55 USD) in Albania and 32.19 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Albania.

20.80 EUR
32.19 EUR

Flats for rent

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Albania vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.31 times less for renting an apartment in Albania than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 517.73 EUR (611.14 USD) in Albania and 3220 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Albania.

517.73 EUR
3 220 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 322.93 EUR (381.18 USD) in Albania and 2016 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84% lower in Albania.

322.93 EUR
2 016 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 962.06 EUR (1135.62 USD) in Albania and 6010 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84% lower in Albania.

962.06 EUR
6 010 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 530.4 EUR (626.08 USD) in Albania and 3480 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Albania.

530.40 EUR
3 480 EUR

Flats for sale

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Albania vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.14 times less for buying an apartment in Albania than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2613 EUR (3084.77 USD) in Albania and 12096 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Albania.

2 613 EUR
12 096 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1267 EUR (1496.07 USD) in Albania and 7858 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Albania.

1 267 EUR
7 858 EUR

Salary

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Albania vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Albania is 9.31 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 545.59 EUR (644.02 USD) in Albania and 5080 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 89.3% lower in Albania.

545.59 EUR
5 080 EUR

Hotels

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Albania vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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87.9 EUR

Two stars

59.8 EUR
124 EUR

Three stars

76.6 EUR
165 EUR

Four stars

82.5 EUR
214 EUR

Five stars

149 EUR
509 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Albania: 19 cities, 257 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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